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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2015

Former Baltimore Officer Acquitted of Dog Killing Charge

Judge Melissa M. Phinn said the state did not present adequate evidence that proved Jeffrey Bolger, 50, was responsible for the death of a seven-year-old Shar-Pei named Nala, when he slit the dog's throat in June 2014. Bolger was charged with mutilating an animal, animal cruelty, and misconduct in office.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2015

Video: Kansas Man Attacks Officer by Swinging Small Dog on a Leash

A Park City, Kansas, man is facing a charge of animal cruelty after police say he tried to swing a small dog on a leash as a weapon to attack a police officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2015

ASPCA Poll Reveals LEOs Lack Resources, Training to Properly Address Dog Fighting

A nationwide poll of law enforcement released today by the ASPCA exposes serious obstacles for law enforcement to investigate one of the most horrific forms of animal cruelty—dog fighting.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2014

FBI Said to Begin Tracking Animal Cruelty Cases

The FBI will begin tracking animal cruelty cases just as they track other crimes, Wayne Pacelle of The Humane Society of the United States said in a blog post Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2013

Former Ariz. Officer's Murder Trial Begins

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former Phoenix Police officer accused of murder and animal cruelty stemming from a domestic call almost three years ago.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2012

Texas Man Arrested, After Eating Family Pet

A 22-year-old Texas man has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals for attacking and partially eating a family pet, after taking the synthetic drug K-2.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2010

Former Miami-Dade Sergeant Faces Trial In K-9 Death

Cockfield, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges of animal cruelty and killing his 4-year-old German shepherd, Duke. Several officers told internal affairs they witnessed Cockfield kick Duke three to six times.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2009

ASPCA Seeks Nominations for Annual Humane Awards

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its 2009 Humane Awards. One of last year's winners was a law enforcement officer who works tirelessly to prosecute animal abusers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2007

ASPCA Seeking Nominations for Annual Humane Awards

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its annual Humane Awards.

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